Contract awarded for East End Pipeline design and construction
Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) has awarded the design and construction contract for the East End Pipeline Project to McConnell Dowell BMD Joint Venture...
Statewide Christmas appeal to support young people facing trauma
While the rest of Queensland begins preparing for Christmas, community service provider Carinity is gearing up to provide some extra support to some of...
New accessible drinking fountain unveiled
A new accessible drinking fountain was unveiled at Lions Park, Boyne Island, on Saturday, 22 November, in a community celebration led by the Gladstone...
Don’t let the taxman steal your festive spirit
As Christmas approaches, many small business owners are planning end-of-year celebrations and employee gifts.
It’s a great way to thank your team—but it’s also...
Next stop, Italy – learning and connecting for Impact
What happens when passionate changemakers from around the world come together?
Well, I’m about to find out.
In just a few days, I’ll be heading...
Surgical ward welcomes new nurse influx
Gladstone Hospital’s medical surgical ward has welcomed an influx of new nurses thanks to a successful recruitment campaign.
As demand grows and services expand, Central...
Powerlink grants light up local clubs
Thirteen projects across the Gladstone and Banana local government areas will get their share of almost $50,000 from Powerlink’s community grants program.
This year’s program...
Rock the reef in 2026
The Agnes Blues Roots and Rock Festival is ready to turn it up to eleven from 20 to 22 February 2026, transforming the Southern...
Community events
Weekly events
Have a Yarn Tuesday - QCWA Tannum Sands - every Tuesday
All welcome to bring your craft, a friend and a smile.
Time: 9am to...
MP support for netball as Olympic sport
Flynn MP Colin Boyce has his eye on the goal of seeing netball as an Olympic sport in 2032, supporting Central Queensland as a...
SES cleans up after storm
A destructive storm cell travelled 700 kilometres up the eastern seaboard before lashing Agnes Water and 1770 and packing 120kph winds when it hit...
Opportunities abound in industry pipeline report
The Queensland Major Contractors Association launched its 2025-26 Major Projects Pipeline Report with $10 billion in high-value funded pipeline activity slated for the Fitzroy...
Clays fly at Kingaroy shoot
Over 120 shooters from all over Queensland and New South Wales converged on the Kingaroy Clay Target Club's range last weekend to take part...
